Habit Quote by Susan David
““2. The piggyback: Add a new behavior onto an existing habit.””
About This Quote
Source Self-Help Book: Emotional Agility by Susan David, 2017
Adding a new behavior onto an existing habit leverages the cue-routine-reward loop for easier change.
In simple terms: Build new habits on old ones.
Layer new actions onto existing routines.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fitness routines
- study habits
- mindfulness practice
- dietary changes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What existing habit can you pig?
- How will you cue the new behavior?
Existing habits may resist new additions.